Big Business | Luke Slaughter of Tombstone (06-08-58)

Summary

Old Time Radio Westerns: "Big Business" | Luke Slaughter of Tombstone (06-08-58)
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Date: December 23, 2025

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Episode Overview

This episode of the Old Time Radio Westerns revives the June 8, 1958 installment of Luke Slaughter of Tombstone, titled "Big Business." The story explores greed, honor, and diplomacy on the Arizona frontier as cattleman Luke Slaughter navigates a fraught situation involving illegal cattle deals, tensions with the Apache nation, and the quest for peace. As always, the podcast brings a digitally restored and richly immersive soundscape, offering listeners a vivid window into the golden age of radio drama.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Urgent Ride to Fort Huachuca ([02:52])

• Premise: Luke Slaughter receives an alarming message from the Apache chief, Mangus, about impending violence due to government beef cutbacks.
• Wichita’s Complaints: Sidekick Wichita grumbles about the early start, humorously comparing army life to working for Luke.
  • Quote: “If anyone was to ask me, I'd say the life of a army man would be a bull braided snap compared to traveling with Luke Slaughter.” — Wichita [03:14]
• Meeting with Colonel Nickerson: Slaughter barges into the Colonel's quarters, citing old campaign camaraderie to push past protocol. He pressures Nickerson for permission to negotiate directly with Mangus, emphasizing the urgency.
  • Quote: "I got a message from Chief Mangus last night. He says his braves are gonna hit the warpath over the government beef cutbacks.” — Luke Slaughter [04:39]
  • Colonel hesitates due to Army policy but is convinced by Luke’s insistence that rapid action is needed.

2. Cattle, Treaties, and Deception ([07:17])

• Illegal Dealings Uncovered: Luke learns that a cattleman, T.J. Campbell, is running cattle on Apache land with a dubious agreement from an Apache named Lona, who lacks authority to make treaties.
  • Quote: “Only Chief Mangus speaks for the Apaches. This whole thing’s illegal.” — Luke Slaughter [05:55]
• Plan of Action: Luke chooses to expose Campbell’s treachery and seeks a legitimate peace, determined to prevent war.

3. Confrontation with Lona ([09:19])

• Solo Approach: Luke seeks Lona in the foothills, going unarmed as a gesture of peace.
• High-Stakes Standoff: Lona threatens Luke with a knife, refusing to acknowledge Mangus’s authority and asserting he’ll soon be chief.
  • Quote: “Mangus old man. Mangus brain like little child. Make bad treaty for Apache. Lorna make good treaty with Mr. Campbell. Lorna soon be chief.” — Lona [10:26]
• Luke’s Warning: Luke bests Lona in a scuffle, but refuses to kill him, giving a stern warning instead.
  • Quote: “Your tribe wouldn’t think much of you for killing an unarmed man.” — Luke Slaughter [11:06]

4. Cattlemen’s Association Showdown ([16:00])

• Calling Campbell to Account: Luke gathers the association and calls for Campbell’s expulsion for violating federal agreements and threatening to destabilize relations with the Apaches.
  • Quote: “I’m calling this meeting…for one purpose. The expulsion of T.J. Campbell…for breaking our agreement with the federal government not to run cattle on the San Carlos Reserve.” — Luke Slaughter [16:11]
• Motive for Profit: Campbell, caught out, can only protest weakly.

5. Negotiation with Chief Mangus ([19:08])

• Delicate Diplomacy: At the Apache village, Luke offers beef and fair payment for grazing rights. Mangus is weary of white men’s promises and on the verge of war due to hunger and broken agreements.
  • Quote: “We are sick with promises. Is not White Father in Washington bigger than your association?” — Chief Mangus [19:40]
  • Luke counters that Washington is far away, but he is present and ready to help.
• Mangus’s Reluctance: Mangus is nearly swayed but warns time is short: “Morning’s first light must bring peace or war.” [22:35]

6. Exposing Campbell & Securing the Treaty ([23:04])

• Campbell Confronted: Luke drags Campbell to the Apaches to prove his $50,000 treaty was a lie.
  • Memorable Moment: Luke shoots out the glass in Campbell's hand, shattering his bravado and forcing him to face the truth ([23:04]).
  • Quote (Luke to Campbell): “Why should you be afraid? You’ve got a big treaty for them.” — Luke Slaughter [24:58]
• Mangus’s Decision: With Campbell's plot exposed, Mangus accepts Luke’s honest treaty. Revenge on Campbell is refused; he’s banished from cattle business instead.
  • Quote: “I believe my friend Luke Slaughter, I will trust your word. The treaty is as we said.” — Chief Mangus [26:03]

7. Aftermath & Official Permission ([27:04])

• Colonel Nickerson Arrives: Colonel relays message from Washington approving the treaty, though Luke’s already dealt with the crisis, underscoring Slaughter’s initiative and resolve.
  • Quote: “They say it’s all right for you to make whatever arrangements you can with Chief Mangus.” — Colonel Nickerson [27:14]

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “There’s no man west of the Rio Grande big enough to take it from Luke Slaughter of Tombstone.” — Luke Slaughter (Opening)
• “What you done. There just ain’t no good way of creeping up on an Injun village.” — Wichita [18:37]
• “[Mangus:] I cannot promise to stop my braves whose children have swollen bellies of hunger.” [19:12]
• “The next one goes through your head, Campbell. Now move.” — Luke Slaughter [25:07]

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Important Timestamps

| Timestamp | Segment | |-----------|----------------------------------------------| | 02:52 | Luke & Wichita head to Fort Huachuca | | 04:39 | Luke meets with Colonel Nickerson | | 07:17 | Luke meets Lieutenant Baker | | 09:19 | Face-off with Lona in the hills | | 16:00 | Cattlemen’s Association meeting | | 19:08 | Negotiation with Mangus at Apache village | | 23:04 | Confrontation and shaming of Campbell | | 26:03 | Mangus seals treaty with Luke, peace secured | | 27:04 | Colonel brings late approval from Washington |

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Tone and Style

• The episode maintains the classic Western style: stoic, rugged, laced with plainspoken humor (especially from Wichita), and driven by Slaughter’s honesty and grit.
• The script honors the format of radio drama, with colorful sound effects, quick pacing, and archetypal characters – the stubborn rancher, the wise but weary native chief, the green army officer, and the greedy businessman.

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Summary

"Big Business" delivers a classic Western showdown that weaves personal ambition, community responsibility, and cross-cultural negotiation into a tale of integrity and leadership. Luke Slaughter’s direct actions—in the face of bureaucracy, duplicity, and looming violence—demonstrate both frontier justice and diplomacy, securing peace and prosperity (and justice for Campbell) as the frontier barrels forward into a new era.

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For long-time fans and first-time listeners alike, this episode is a sterling example of how radio Westerns combine compelling storytelling with evocative sound to bring the old West to life.

Transcript

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[Luke Slaughter]

Welcome to the Old Time Radio Westerns. I'm your host, Andrew Hines, and let's get into this episode. This episode is going to be Luke's Slaughter of Tombstone. Original air dates June 8, 1958 and the title is Big Business. Let's Get Into It. And again, thanks for listening. Slaughter's my name. Luke Slaughter Cattle's my business. It's a tough business. It's big business. I've got a big stake in it. There's no man west of the Rio Grande big enough to take it from. Luke slaughter of tombstone. Luke Slaughter of Tombstone, Civil War cavalryman turned Arizona cattleman across the territory from Yuma to Fort Defiance, from Flagstaff to the Huachucas, and below the border through Chihuahua and Sonora. His name was Respect or Feared, depending on which side of the law you are on. Man of vision, man of legend. Luke Slaughter of Tombstone.

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[Luke Slaughter]

It was early when Wichita and I started out for Fort Huachuca. Too early. But an Apache runner had come to my ranch in the night. News I didn't like. And I had to see Colonel Nickerson right away.

[Wichita]

Listen to that, Luke. Them soldiers still wrestling their blankets. And here you've had me up for three hours already.

[Luke Slaughter]

Well, now, that's too bad, Wichita.

[Wichita]

If anyone was to ask me, I'd say the life of a army man would be a bull braided snap compared to traveling with Luke Slaughter.

[Luke Slaughter]

Now, did I ask you to come out here this morning, Wichita? Well, not did I?

[Wichita]

I thought you did.

[Luke Slaughter]

Well, again.

[Wichita]

Well, might be Colonel Nicholson will throw you into the guard house for waking him.

[Luke Slaughter]

You hope. Here's his quarters. Oh, hold up. You Wait here, Witcher.

[Wichita]

If you're in there too long, I might join up with this outfit for a rest.

[Luke Slaughter]

Suit yourself. Good morning, Corporal.

[Wichita]

Oh, good morning, sir.

[Luke Slaughter]

Luke slaughter to see Colonel Nickerson.

[Wichita]

Yes, sir. Have a seat, Mr.

[Luke Slaughter]

Slaughter. I guess you're new here, son. I'll see him now. But, sir, he's still in bed. Well, and it was time he was up.

[Wichita]

But, sir. Who is it?

[Luke Slaughter]

It's me, Nick. Luke Slaughter. Come on now, get up. I want to talk to you.

[Wichita]

Luke Slaughter, you hidebound cattle rustler. What are you doing up this early? This isn't the siege of Vicksburg, you know.

[Luke Slaughter]

New peacetime soldiers take it too easy.

[Wichita]

I tried to stop him, sir. It's all right, Corporal. He's an old campaigning sidekick of mine. I think I can handle him. Yes, sir. What's got you up so early in the morning, Luke?

[Luke Slaughter]

Nick, I got a message from Chief Mangus last night. He says his braves are gonna hit the warpath over the government beef cutbacks.

[Wichita]

I didn't know it was that serious.

[Luke Slaughter]

What are you gonna do about it, Nick?

[Wichita]

Me? What can I do about it? Luke, I'm Army. I take orders.

[Luke Slaughter]

Well, there's something I can do if you'll help me.

[Wichita]

What is it?

[Luke Slaughter]

Get permission for me to go make a treaty with Chief Mangus.

[Wichita]

You mean wire Washington?

[Luke Slaughter]

That's right.

[Wichita]

I don't know, Luke. The War Department doesn't take kindly to field officers making recommendations on policy.

[Luke Slaughter]

I know, Nick, but something's gotta be done, and fast.

[Wichita]

What kind of a treaty do you have in mind?

[Luke Slaughter]

Chief Mangus has something the Cattlemen's association wants. We have what he wants.

[Wichita]

What's that?

[Luke Slaughter]

Look. We'll give his people beef and money in return for the use of their grazing land.

[Wichita]

They already have that deal. Do you mean you're head of the Cattlemen's association and you don't know that TJ Campbell's running a herd on the San Carlos Reserve right now?

[Luke Slaughter]

No, I didn't.

[Wichita]

Well, he is 2000 head, but the.

[Luke Slaughter]

Association hasn't made me Agreement with the Apaches.

[Wichita]

I don't know about that, but according to Campbell, he's got an agreement with an Apache named Lona.

[Luke Slaughter]

Lona? I know him. He can't make treaties. Only Chief Mangus speaks for the Apaches. This whole thing's illegal.

[Wichita]

Of course it's illegal. That's why I'm sending a detail up to the San Carlos today to run the cattle off.

[Luke Slaughter]

You'd better hurry. If Mangus hears about this, he's sure to hit the warpath. Who's in charge of your detail?

[Wichita]

Lieutenant Baker.

[Luke Slaughter]

Why? Mind if I go with him?

[Wichita]

What for?

[Luke Slaughter]

Before I deal with Mangus, I'd like to set this lowness straight.

[Wichita]

Luke, I don't like this.

[Luke Slaughter]

Why not?

[Wichita]

Because you're mixing in something that's Apache against Apache. You might set off a full fledged Indian war.

[Luke Slaughter]

Nick, that'd be better than what Mangus wants.

[Wichita]

What's that?

[Luke Slaughter]

Apache against white men. I'll go with Baker.

[Wichita]

Luke. Yannick, make it unofficial, will you?

[Luke Slaughter]

Yes, Colonel. Wichita. N. I'll just happen to run into the Lieutenant and his men.

[Wichita]

Good.

[Luke Slaughter]

Oh, and Nick, you can do something for me.

[Wichita]

What's that?

[Luke Slaughter]

Send that wire to Washington. It'd be nice to have their blessings on a treaty with Mangus.

[Wichita]

Stubborn cuss. You're going ahead anyway, aren't you?

[Luke Slaughter]

Sure. What did you expect? For you to go ahead.

[Wichita]

Good luck.

[Luke Slaughter]

Lieutenant Baker turned out to be a fuzz chinned young fellow with all the deceptive confidence manufactured by the United States Military Academy at West Point. Apache country was no place for him. I found myself wanting to turn him back.

[Wichita]

Sonny boy, was you aiming to butcher these cattle with them swords or just turn them around and drive them back onto Campbell's range? What do you mean, old timer? Don't you old timer me, you pipes. I didn't mean anything by it, old man. There he goes again. Luke, now I ain't taking this kind of talk. I'm honest, Mr.

[Luke Slaughter]

Slaughter.

[Wichita]

I don't know how to talk to these old troops.

[Luke Slaughter]

Sure.

[Wichita]

I mean, I. Now listen, sonny boy, you better start fanning your men out to point that herd. All right, Wichita, I'll do it. Well, somebody's got to keep this army in line.

[Luke Slaughter]

So you appointed yourself.

[Wichita]

Ain't nobody else to do it.

[Luke Slaughter]

Help.

[Wichita]

Help. Now what's he doing? All right, men, here are your orders. Here are your orders. Sergeant Thomas, take five men to the left flank. Sergeant Smith. Yo. Five to the right. Point that herd into the canyon. Rest of your sniper strays. Luke, why don't he just say, wrassle them in boys, like an indecent. Cowpers give you trouble, shoot them and argue later. All right, move up.

[Luke Slaughter]

Witcher Town. Yeah. Now that I've actually seen Campbell's herd on Indian land, I want you to go back to Tombstone. What for? I want you to call a meeting of the Cattlemen's association for this afternoon. And I especially want TJ Campbell there.

[Wichita]

All right, but what you gonna do?

[Luke Slaughter]

Find Lona. Now get going.

[Wichita]

I'm on my way. Come on. Hard skit.

[Luke Slaughter]

I rode into the rock strewn foothills of the San Carlos reserve. I dismounted and studied the cliffs above me for the logical place to watch the action below. I knew that when I found it, I'd find Lona. I decided to take the long chance and approach him unarmed. So I left my guns in my saddlebag and started climbing quietly towards the craggy site. He was lying face down on the edge of the cliff, watching Baker's men work the cattle below.

[Wichita]

Lona Hayamokata.

[Luke Slaughter]

No. Put the knife down. I didn't come to fight you. I'm unarmed.

[Wichita]

Lona nut put knife down. Lona kill Slaughter.

[Luke Slaughter]

I'm friend of the Indians.

[Wichita]

Slaughter come with soldiers. Soldiers steal cattle. Lona watch them.

[Luke Slaughter]

No, they're not stealing them. Lona those cattle are not allowed to graze on the reserve.

[Wichita]

Lorna let them. Lorna make rules here.

[Luke Slaughter]

Mangus is the chief. He makes the rules for the Apache tribe.

[Wichita]

Mangus. Mangus old man. Mangus brain like little child. Make bad treaty for Apache. Lorna make good treaty with Mr. Campbell. Lorna soon be chief.

[Luke Slaughter]

Campbell cannot make a treaty with you. Only the Cattlemen's association can make a treaty.

[Wichita]

Lorna tired of talk. Lona kill Slaughter cut you up good with knife.

[Luke Slaughter]

You missed. Lona don't try it again. Your tribe wouldn't think much of you for killing an unarmed man.

[Wichita]

Lona tell it different. Lona killed Slaughter now.

[Luke Slaughter]

No. Take that knife. The knife. Drop it. Drop it, I said. All right. Stand up.

[Wichita]

You. You kill Lona now.

[Luke Slaughter]

No. Just warning you. Stay away from Campbell. Neither of you has a right to make treaties. You understand? Lorna hear Slaughter say that you remember it.

[Wichita]

Lona get you. Lona get you. Good strong man Slaughter.

[Luke Slaughter]

In a moment, Luke's Slaughter of Tombstone returns.

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[Wichita]

Yeah, Luke, all of them. But I've been having a hard time holding them.

[Luke Slaughter]

Campbell. Yeah, I see you made it all right.

[Wichita]

For sure, Slaughter. Why are you singling me out?

[Luke Slaughter]

You'll find out. Gentlemen, I'm calling this meeting of the Cattlemen's association of Arizona for one purpose. The expulsion of T.J. campbell from the association for breaking our agreement with the federal government not to run cattle on the San Carlos Reserve. I'm not finished Also because TJ Campbell is guilty of making a private arrangement for his own personal gain.

[Wichita]

Well, wait up now. Sure, I made a deal, but it was it. It was fair and square.

[Luke Slaughter]

Gentlemen, this was done at the worst possible time. You all know that the government has just cut back the beef allotment to the Apaches. But you may not know that because of this, Chief Mangus has sent word to me that they're about to take to the warpath.

[Wichita]

Well, I didn't know nothing about that, Slaughter.

[Luke Slaughter]

Therefore, I move that TJ Campbell be expelled from this association. I second the motion, Luke. All right. It's been moved and seconded. All those in favor say aye.

[Wichita]

Oh, just a minute now, sir.

[Luke Slaughter]

All those in favor? So be it. All right, Campbell, you can leave now. This is a closed meeting.

[Wichita]

Well, I ain't leaving.

[Luke Slaughter]

Aren't you?

[Wichita]

You want me to follow him, Luke?

[Luke Slaughter]

No. Whatcha do? Gentlemen, I'm sure you realize that we must act as an organized group in this matter, not as individuals. We need the Apache's grazing land, but we must be prepared to pay for it. Good. Wichita and I'll go out to the reserve and try to contact Chief Mangus. Providing you men agree to honor whatever arrangements I make. Then the meeting's adjourned. Well, Wichita, you ready to travel? Sure.

[Wichita]

Oh, sure, Luke. I gave up sleeping the day I hired on with you. Lead me to my horse. Uh oh, Luke. Looks like them Apaches has got a reception committee all set up for us.

[Luke Slaughter]

Yeah.

[Wichita]

You know, I learned one thing a long time ago, Luke.

[Luke Slaughter]

What's that?

[Wichita]

What you done. There just ain't no good way of creeping up on an Injun village.

[Luke Slaughter]

How's that?

[Wichita]

We'll figure it out. Come at the village from upwind, the dogs tip em off. Come from downwind, your courage goes back on you. And you go home smelling like you've been sleeping with a coyote.

[Luke Slaughter]

Nothing is simple for you, is it, Wichita?

[Wichita]

No.

[Luke Slaughter]

Stop here. Chief Mangus is riding towards us.

[Wichita]

White man brave to come to Apache village.

[Luke Slaughter]

Great Chief Mangus fails to use the name of his friend Slaughter. I come to talk to the chief of the Apaches.

[Wichita]

Time for talk is past. Time now for death. I cannot promise to stop my braves whose children have swollen bellies of hunger.

[Luke Slaughter]

I come from the Great association of Cattlemen. We offer you beef for your hungry children in return for the right to graze our cattle on your lands.

[Wichita]

No. We are sick with promises. Is not White Father in Washington bigger than your association?

[Luke Slaughter]

Our White father is too far away. The people I come from are here. They wish to help.

[Wichita]

My braves have demanded war. They will take more of your cattle than you will give.

[Luke Slaughter]

You do. And the army from Fort Huachuca will sweep through your villages.

[Wichita]

Pony soldiers must find village first.

[Luke Slaughter]

Then Mangus prefers to let sick women and children of his nation run from soldiers. Come on, Wichita. Daughter, what is it?

[Wichita]

You are right. I am old. I will listen to one more promise. Wars bring only sadness. Come. One more promise. Gatuma Koso.

[Luke Slaughter]

We powwowed for hours. First Mangus and I. Then Mangus and his braves. Finally, long after dark, the chief rose and spoke to me.

[Wichita]

I have told my brave slaughter as you have told me. Your cattle make graves. From the San Simon Valley to the Huachuca Mountains. You will pay Apache Nation 2 cents an acre. 1 half in yearling cows. You may build fences, but must leave them when treaty end. Treaty lasts for 10 years. Chief Mangus be dead soon. Bring peace and food to people first.

[Luke Slaughter]

The name of Chief Mangus will be honored many years.

[Wichita]

Lorda shake hand. Make treaty come true. Great Chief Mangus must not shake hand of slaughter.

[Luke Slaughter]

Lorna.

[Wichita]

Lorna go away from tribe for a long time. Lorna come back with treaty for Patchy Nation. Better than promises of this man.

[Luke Slaughter]

No. Chief Mangus, Lona wishes to take your place.

[Wichita]

What is this treaty Lona brings? Man called Campbell will give 50,000 of dollars to Patchy for Gray's land.

[Luke Slaughter]

Campbell lies. Chief Mangus. The whole association of cattlemen would not offer that much money. It wouldn't pay.

[Wichita]

How do I know who to believe?

[Luke Slaughter]

If I prove Campbell lies, will you then shake hands on the treaty I offered you?

[Wichita]

I cannot stay the anger of my braves for long. Morning's first light must bring peace or war.

[Luke Slaughter]

Then I'll be back before sunrise.

[Wichita]

Yeah, that's right, boys. Drinks on TJ Campbell tonight. Now your glasses all full?

[Luke Slaughter]

All right.

[Wichita]

Them boys. Raise them high. We're drinking a toasted Tombstone. Greatest town west of Mississippi. Raise them high, boy. Like he who done that. Come on. Why, Luke, it wasn't a nice thing to do. Shoot the glass out of a man's hand.

[Luke Slaughter]

Feeling good tonight, aren't you?

[Wichita]

What do you mean by that?

[Luke Slaughter]

What are you celebrating?

[Wichita]

Nothing. Just buying the boys a drink.

[Luke Slaughter]

That can wait. Campbell.

[Wichita]

Huh?

[Luke Slaughter]

You're coming with me.

[Wichita]

With you? Where are we going?

[Luke Slaughter]

To the Apaches. They're waiting for you.

[Wichita]

Hey, Luke. Come on, have a drink. Tell the boys you're just joking.

[Luke Slaughter]

I'm not. Get outside and get on that horse. Boys.

[Wichita]

Boys, you. You gonna let Slaughter get Away with this. Are you.

[Luke Slaughter]

All right, Campbell? You had your answ.

[Wichita]

Slaughter, no. Slaughter, you can't do this.

[Luke Slaughter]

Just keep going, Campbell.

[Wichita]

Them Injuns want to talk to you, Campbell, about that $50,000 you offered them.

[Luke Slaughter]

That's right. Seems that Lona told them you'd have the money with you this morning.

[Wichita]

That's a lie. I never told him such a thing. Well, they're expecting the money today, Campbell. I ain't going in there. Slaughter. Them Apaches in a killing mood when they're dancing like that?

[Luke Slaughter]

Why should you be afraid? You've got a big treaty for them.

[Wichita]

I tell you, Slaughter, I ain't going near them engines.

[Luke Slaughter]

The next one goes through your head, Campbell. Now move. Come on. Get off your horse, Campbell.

[Wichita]

Is this the man called Campbell? He talking to me, Slaughter?

[Luke Slaughter]

I'd say he was. Campbell.

[Wichita]

Did you bring money for the treaty? Slaughter, you know I haven't got that kind of money.

[Luke Slaughter]

It's out of my hands, Campbell.

[Wichita]

Then you cannot make treaty now. It was all a lie.

[Luke Slaughter]

Yeah.

[Wichita]

Yeah, it was a lie.

[Luke Slaughter]

Chief Mangus, will you now shake hands on our treaty?

[Wichita]

I believe my friend Luke Slaughter, I will trust your word. The treaty is as we said.

[Luke Slaughter]

But there must be no revenge on Campbell. We'll take care of him.

[Wichita]

The word of a brave man is accepted. I shake your hand. Look there, Luke. Colonel Nickerson's horse outside the association office.

[Luke Slaughter]

Yeah.

[Wichita]

What do you aim to do with me?

[Luke Slaughter]

I've done it, Campbell. You're out of the Association. Every cattleman in the territory will know what kind of an operator you are.

[Wichita]

Whoa, whoa, Slaughter. Slaughter. That's just the same as putting me out of business.

[Luke Slaughter]

It's a little late to worry about that, Campbell. Come on, Wichita. Let's see what's on the Colonel's mind.

[Wichita]

Hiya, Mick. Morning, Luke. I just dropped in to tell you I got word from Washington. They say it's all right for you to make whatever arrangements you can with Chief Mangus. Why, we just come to Wichita.

[Luke Slaughter]

Thanks, Nick. That's good to know. I'll have to get started on that one of these days.

[Wichita]

Yeah, you do that, Luke, if you haven't already.

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[Luke Slaughter]

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[Luke Slaughter]

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[Jan from Toyota]

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[Luke Slaughter]

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[Wichita]

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[Luke Slaughter]

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